Executive Director, Jacksonville Chapter Jacksonville, FL (Remote)
Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: November 6, 2024
Job Description:
Department: Chapter ImpactLocation: Jacksonville, FL
(remote/virtual office)*Reports to: Vice President of Chapter
Impact and OutpostsClassification: ExemptPosition type: Full-Time
EmployeePay Band: $100,000 - $150,000Blue Star Families is a
growing non-profit (Military Service Organization (MSO)) with a
history of delivering innovative solutions. We're the team that
senior DoD leaders seek out when they want ground truth on issues
facing our military families. Our team members are motivated
individuals that help each other do remarkable things for military
families to bridge the civilian-military divide every day. We
deliver first-class solutions that transform the military
experience for military family members. We operate in an agile
arena where great minds come together to make life better for
military members and their families. We focus on data-driven
insights while understanding the value of spirited storytelling.
And we do all this in a highly flexible, virtual environment with
great benefits! Our diverse and inclusive environment fosters a
sense of belonging among our team resulting in innovative and
creative decision-making.Are you ready to make a difference for the
families of those who serve our great nation? We are the ideal
match for the innovator, the out-of-the-box, strategic thinker who
understands the value of social impact.General DescriptionReporting
to the VP of Chapter Impact and Outposts, the Executive Director
(ED)* will have overall strategic and operational responsibility
for the (location) Chapter's staff (to include volunteers),
programs, budget, and execution of its mission. The ED will develop
deep knowledge of core programs, operations, and the organization's
strategic business goals. Duties include local board management,
local VIP engagement, fundraising, storytelling, stewardship
(virtuous circle), program/project management, Customer
Relationship Management (CRM), budgeting, volunteer management,
partner development, membership engagement, marketing, and
communications. To fulfill the mission, the ED will collaborate
across the BSF enterprise, including operations, development,
marketing, strategy, technology, and finance. The successful ED
will create a sense of purpose in the community to welcome and
support military families during and after their service and will
bring creativity, positivity, and energy to sustaining the
chapter's presence as a vital resource in the community. The ED
will be responsible for fundraising and meeting yearly goals.*The
Executive Director must reside in the community the chapter serves.
Candidates must have resided in the designated Chapter community
for a minimum of the past three years.Key Job Functions
- Develop a chapter sustainability plan; expand local
revenue-generating and fundraising activities to include additional
staff members and ensure the chapter's long-term financial
viability.
- Ability to secure six-figure gifts (does not include gifts in
kind) from philanthropies, family foundations, corporate partners,
and/or high-net-worth donors to sustain the chapter operations,
including chapter staff payroll.
- Partner with the Development Team and Chapter Host Committee to
source and cultivate leads, generate revenue, storyteller, and
steward funders.
- Responsible for raising annual fundraising goals.
- Deepen and refine all aspects of communication, from
digital/virtual presence to external relations, to create a
stronger brand, grow membership and engagement, and secure repeat
funding.
- Leverage external presence and relationships to garner new and
innovative opportunities.Leadership & Management:
- Develop the strategy for the delivery and excellence in
implementing national programs, such as Welcome Week, Campaign for
Inclusion, and annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey, at the
local level.
- Regularly evaluate program components with the chapter program
manager or director using BSF's rigorous program evaluation tools
to measure consistent quality and successes that can be effectively
communicated to the advisory board, funders, and other
constituents.
- Partner with the National Programs and Applied Research team on
data collection, initiative implementation, and outreach.
- Develop, maintain, and steward a strong, diverse, engaged,
strategic local Advisory Board to support local operations.
- Actively engage and energize Blue Star Families' "grasstops":
board members, event committees, partnering organizations, and
funders.
- Lead, coach, develop & retain a corps of volunteers to support
program execution and build brand awareness.Community Building:
- Develop a network of local organizations including corporate,
government, military, and philanthropic to support efforts that
build stronger military communities, increase military competency
in the civilian community, and bridge the civil-military
divide.
- Educate key community leaders using Blue Star Families' Annual
Military Family Lifestyle Survey and other research results.
- Work with the program manager to seek opportunities to connect
military families with resources and programs offered by community
organizations and partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Required experience, skills,
background:
- Bachelors' degree in a related field or 7+ years experience in
community relations and development.
- 5-10+ years of management experience.
- Reside in the local Chapter community for a minimum of 3+
years.
- Track record of effective fund-raising strategies that have
taken an organization to the next stage of growth.
- Unwavering commitment to Blue Star Families' mission, quality
programs, and data-driven program evaluation.
- Excellence in organizational management with the ability to
coach staff/volunteers, manage, and develop high-performance teams,
set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage to budget.
- Past success working with an Advisory Board with the ability to
cultivate existing board member relationships.
- Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience
with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and
cultures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive
and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and
multidisciplinary project skills.
- An entrepreneurial spirit eager to engage with potential
partners to build community-based solutions.
- An action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to
business planning.
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse
groups of people.
- Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude,
mission-driven, and self-directed.
- Limited out-of-town/overnight travel is required to attend
meetings, trainings, events, etc. (less than 25% overnight
travel).
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as
necessary to carry out key job functions.Desired Experience, Skills
& Background:
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems;
and familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
- Knowledge of Blue Star Families and the military family
experience.More About Blue Star Families:Blue Star Families
empowers military and Veteran families to thrive by connecting them
with their civilian neighbors - both people and organizations - to
create strong communities of mutual support. We believe we're all
stronger when we take care of one another.Our groundbreaking
research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges
of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the
country, Blue Star Families is overcoming the isolation and
alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from
the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific
challenges for military families, including fighting economic
insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development,
creating family strength with rich family programming, and
providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are
only increasing.EEO Policy:Blue Star Families is an equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic
information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.Why Blue Star Families?Virtual/remote nonprofit
organization that moves with you (position specific)Career growth
opportunitiesExcellent benefits (403(b) with matching, Flexible
Spending, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Communications
Allowance, and more)Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for
Active Duty Military SpousesOn-the-job professional development
trainingFront-line opportunity to positively impact the military
experienceCompetitive salariesWorkplace flexibility
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